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Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EQ

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Overview (Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences)

Getting Inside (Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences)

  • The approach to the building is step-free with level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences had two entrances. The accessible entrances provides step-free via a slight slope to the basement floor.
  • The entrances are signed as accessible or the building name.
  • The accessible entrances provide step-free via a slight slope to the basement floor as well as the main lift and toilet with adaptations.
  • The main entrance is located at the at the front of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences building and provides stepped access to the north wing of the museum.

Getting Around (Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences)

  • There is step-free level access throughout both the north wing and east wing corridor.
  • There is stepped access in-between the north wing and east wing corridor.
    There are two platform lifts to bypass these steps and there is a slight slope in-between the two platform lifts.
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  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas along all circulation routes within the museum.
  • Overheard signage is limited, but wall mounted signage and maps are provided throughout the museum.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the basement floor and to the left as you enter the building via the accessible entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located along the north wing corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations and standard toilet.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 82cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The second set of doors intercom is 97cm high and the key card reader is 95cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building via the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Basement, ground, and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 74cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 90cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (Information)

  • The reception is located to the left as you exit the main lift on the museum floor.
  • The distance from the main lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Lift (North Wing to East Wing Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located inbetween the north wing and east wing corridor.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from main lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 123cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor and to the left as you enter the building via the Accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 116cm (width) x 332cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.